Abstract: Women empowerment is a process in which women challenge the existing norms and culture, to effectively promote their well being. The participation of women in Self Help Groups (SHGs) made a significant impact on their empowerment both in social and economical aspects. Women participation in Self Help Groups have obviously created tremendous impact upon the life pattern and style of poor women and have empowered them at various levels not only as individuals but also as members of the family members of the community and the society as whole .They come together for the purpose of solving their common problems through self-help and mutual help. This study addresses women empowerment through self help groups. The results of the study revealed that the SHGs have had greater impact on economic, social and political aspects of the beneficiaries.
Keywords: Empowerment, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Micro credit, NABARD, NGO.
Title: IMPACT OF SELF HELP GROUPS ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Author: Vikrant Sharma, Preeti Sharma
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3164 (online), ISSN 2348-3156 (Print)
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